Zac Jackson, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns LB Orlando Ruff received some snaps with the first-team defense in practice Monday, Aug. 22. Ruff is listed on the depth chart on the second team, but Browns head coach Romeo Crennel said he has shown enough to get a look with the starters.

Steve Doerschuk, of The Times-Reporter, reports Cleveland Browns LB Orlando Ruff continues to play physical football at middle linebacker and now appears to have a decent shot at replacing LB Mason Unck in the starting lineup.

Jeff Walcoff, of ClevelandBrowns.com, reports Cleveland Browns LB Orlando Ruff continues to learn how to operate in the team's 3-4 defense. "The big thing for me is picking up the terminology and learning the various checks and having all that down so when the first preseason game rolls around, I can just go out there and showcase my talent because ... when you think, it slows you down," Ruff said.